The Magnolia Student Center held a Renaissance Fair with staff and Springs families dressing in royal clothing (based on Springs’ annual theme), reported Kathryn Alexis-Woon, 3rd grade Academy teacher. The event included a marketplace showcasing items created by students, such as crocheted animals, stamped canvas bags, and scrunchies. Students practiced entrepreneurship by selling the items they created.
There was also a game area with Renaissance-themed games, including a bike race joust, javelin throwing target practice, ye old duck pond, and student-created arcade games. And, participants enjoyed candy apples, cotton candy, popcorn, chips, and fruit. This year, the event included two special food booths from the community, a coffee truck, and a Mexican food stand.
A highlight of the day was a royal parade led by the king and queen of the court. They greeted guests and announced the beginning of the entertainment, which was led by the Royal Bard, Sir Taylor Hammond (the elementary art teacher).
The Renaissance Fair is one of the school’s many community events that are intended to build relationships with the Magnolia staff and families, Kathryn explained.
